“Based on the findings of three pest risk analyses, which we made available to the public for review and comment through a previous notice, we believe that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds,” APHIS said.
For import of the produce, APHIS requires the following measures:
- Fresh celery, arugula, and spinach from Colombia must be commercial shipments only.
- Each consignment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by Colombia’s national plant protection agency. (The certificate for celery and spinach must include an additional declaration stating that each consignment has been inspected and is free of pests.)
- Each shipment of celery, arugula, and spinach is subject to inspection upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry.
